This is going to be a bad year for deer. Hitting a deer is not only a traumatic experience, but it can also severely damage your car. One of the main recommendations is to be aware and alert while driving. If you see a deer, it means there are probably others nearby. So, back off the gas pedal. As harsh as it sounds, it’s sometimes better not to try and swerve around the deer if one is in the road. You can easily lose control of the car that way and harm yourself. Also, cars are coming equipped with all kinds of detection devices that warn you of something in the road or help you anticipate a collision. For example, if your car starts moving into the lane next door, there are systems that automatically pull the car back over. Other ideas from car makers include safety belts that turn into airbags in a collision. These are great to have if you live in deer territory.